Entry Level Chef - Braintree

Zizzi; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as an Entry Level Chef at a renowned restaurant. Embrace your passion for food while learning in an open kitchen environment. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary skills and collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy generous discounts, career development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that values individuality and fun. If you love pizza and pasta, this is the perfect chance to start your culinary journey!

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meal on shift

Generous tronc system

Instant access to earned wages

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Branded uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and eager to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, and pizza in the kitchen.
• Ensure cleanliness and adherence to kitchen policies.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Food Presentation

Menu Knowledge

Job description

Entry Level Chef - UK - Braintree

Calling all Pizza lovers! (Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Entry Level Chef £12.21 per hour plus tronc and benefits

As part of the Back of House team, you could be making salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the theatre of the open kitchen, prepping and organising to make a great shift. You may not be highly skilled yet, but you can learn with us.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you satisfied
• A generous tronc system rewarding your customer tips
• Instant access to earned wages through Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure time
• Access to your rotas and payslips via our online Zizzi community
• Support through our free Employee Assistance Programme, including GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) to relax and recharge
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to help plan your future
• Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided to look the part

What will you be doing? Here's a taste:

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and specifications inside out, and sharing this enthusiasm with your team
• Collaborate with the restaurant team to deliver great experiences for our customers and take pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen
• Ensure the restaurant and kitchen are always looking fabulous, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines, with your team doing the same

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values — it's what matters to us

Growth: You aim to improve every day. We seek growth as a team, in our business, and in how we contribute to the world.

Individuality: You celebrate differences. We pride ourselves on what makes us unique and encourage everyone to be their best selves.

Drive: You make it happen. We adapt to today’s challenges, avoid shortcuts, and motivate each other to strive for more.

Togetherness: You want to be part of more. We support each other, embracing challenges and celebrating successes together.

Fun: You enjoy the everyday. While we take our goals seriously, we also believe in having fun along the way.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi, we are a family. It's never about me, always about we. Customers included.